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Madi, San Diego, CA

Madi

4.7
4.7
432 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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19:00
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Booked 40 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015.

Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.

Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.

Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 915-5522
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tomas Felix

What 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madi in San Diego offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food," featuring unique menu options. Diners appreciate the inviting atmosphere and recommend reservations due to its popularity. While some experience slower service during busy times, the friendly staff and vibrant vibes make it a neighborhood gem.
432 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here, was very busy waitress was busy but it was fine. Very noisy thought. Food was really delicious though -have been looking for a great burger and I think we found it!!! Tasty and the thin fries were just the way I like them. Made my day

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  2. Sara

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Madi is our go-to brunch place in the North Park / Normal Heights / Kensington area. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The service has always been top notch. The servers care about your dining experience and are willing to take the extra time to make sure it is memorable. I will continue to bring people to this restaurant.

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  3. Adriana

    VIP

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite places! I love their breakfast. Great food and great service.

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  4. Chloe

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was perfect. The aesthetic was soft and clean. I loved the food and our server.

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  5. Henry

    Memphis/West TN

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was great!!! Food was fabulous Great time was had by our group.

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  6. roya

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service. our waiter was on top of it and SUPER kind. will definitely be coming back and recommending to others

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding dining experience ! Food was delicious with good size portions. Service was prompt

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  8. Mariana

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really like the options on the menu, different and new things to taste. The service was really good, but not outstanding. The place it’s kinda small, on the inside it’s very loudly, but in general it’s good. I would recommend it, pretty good option to choose in San Diego!

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  9. Nerissa

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks so good! Food delicious! It took awhile to get our food and drinks but would def come again!

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  10. Matthew

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time coming to have breakfast and coffee and everything was great, from the taste of food and coffee to the the service! I like the atmosphere and aesthetic inside as well, definitely recommend and will come back!

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FAQs

Madi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 915-5522.

Madi is rated 4.7 stars by 432 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 40 times today

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Google Map for Madi

3737 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2220

Additional information

  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–2:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tomas Felix
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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